Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maria Luisa Tello Martin, Rebeca Lavega, Jaime Carrasco Carrasco, Margarita Perez, Antonio J. Perez-Pulido, Michael Thon, Ernesto Perez Benito
Summary: The cultivation of edible mushroom is a promising sector that lacks studies to optimize the cultivation methods. This study used high-throughput techniques to analyze the microbial structure in casing soil and the dynamics of microbial communities during the incubation of Agaricus bisporus. Significant changes in bacterial and fungal populations were observed, with Proteobacteria and Bacteroidota as the dominant bacterial phyla. The presence of the fungicide chlorothalonil seemed to delay the colonization of A. bisporus. Understanding the microbial communities in the casing can potentially improve the efficiency of mushroom cultivation.
Article
Ecology
Fabricio Rocha Vieira, John Andrew Pecchia
Summary: Unlike other fungal species, commercial Agaricus bisporus cultivation relies on ecological relationships with a broad range of microorganisms present in compost and casing. The bacterial community dynamics shift throughout the cultivation cycle, with compost, casing, and mushrooms representing different niches for bacteria. Despite this, there is a possibility of bacterial exchange between these niches.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Owen Dong, Michael Powers, Zijuan Liu, Masafumi Yoshinaga
Summary: Mushrooms have unique properties in arsenic metabolism, with arsenobetaine (AsB) being the dominant arsenic species. Our results showed that mycelia have higher accumulation of inorganic arsenicals, while fruiting bodies have higher accumulation of methylated arsenic species. Methylation and AsB formation are two connected pathways.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vinod Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, Jogendra Singh, Piyush Kumar
Summary: The study found that enriching the substrate with 75% treated sugar mill wastewater resulted in the highest yield and biological efficiency of A. bisporus. In predicting trace metal uptake, the artificial neural network models performed better than multiple linear regression models. Furthermore, consuming A. bisporus contaminated with trace metals did not pose significant health risks for adults and children.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Sylwia Budzynska, Marek Siwulski, Anna Budka, Pavel Kalac, Przemyslaw Niedzielski, Monika Gasecka, Miroslaw Mleczek
Summary: The mycoremediation ability of Agaricus bisporus cultivated on compost mixed with flotation tailings was evaluated. The results showed that A. bisporus can grow in moderately polluted compost and absorb a majority of the elements. An increase in the addition of flotation tailings resulted in a higher concentration of specific elements. The study suggests that A. bisporus has potential for practical application in the industry for mycoremediation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jerzy Falandysz, Alwyn R. Fernandes, Daniela Meloni
Summary: This review explores the natural occurrence of lithium in wild and cultivated mushrooms, as well as the lithiation of their mycelia and fruiting bodies. The results show that lithium is widely present in these mushrooms, and the lithiated mushrooms may provide a potential alternative source with calibrated and bio-accessible lithium. The consumption of enriched mushrooms could potentially reduce or eliminate the side effects of lithium therapy, but further studies are needed to clarify their absorption and pharmacokinetics.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Cinthia Elen Cardoso Caitano, Wagner Goncalves Vieira Jr, Douglas M. M. Soares, Lucas da Silva Alves, Bianca de Barros Nobrega, Arturo Pardo-Gimenez, Cassius V. Stevani, Diego Cunha Zied
Summary: This study evaluated the water supply method in the cultivation of button mushroom and confirmed the genetic relationship among different strains using ITS sequences. The results showed that treating water added to the substrate is an effective tool for reducing application time and labor.
Article
Agronomy
Dongying Xu, Sitong Gu, Fuhui Zhou, Wenzhong Hu, Ke Feng, Chen Chen, Aili Jiang
Summary: The study showed that treatment with sodium isoascorbate (SI) at a concentration of 10 g L-1 resulted in increased firmness, reduced weight loss, lower browning, and improved overall quality of fresh-cut mushrooms over a period of 12 days. Additionally, the exogenous SI treatment enhanced antioxidant responses, delayed decline in phenolic compounds, and prolonged shelf life of the mushrooms.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sviatlana Pankavec, Jerzy Falandysz, Izabela Komorowicz, Anetta Hanc, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Alwyn R. Fernandes
Summary: This study investigated the enrichment of lithium in white Agaricus bisporus mushrooms using Li2CO3 solutions, finding that increasing lithium concentration led to a dose-dependent accumulation in the mushrooms, but excessively high fortification levels had detrimental effects on fruitification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Monica Umana, Christelle Turchiuli, Valeria Eim, Carmen Rossello, Susana Simal
Summary: Using mushroom concentrate as an emulsifier can increase the viscosity and stability of emulsions, but it can also affect droplet diameter and color.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daan Van Elst, Els Van Pamel, Patrick Sedeyn, Christof Van Poucke, Nancy Pyck, Els Daeseleire
Summary: In early 2009, nicotine was unexpectedly found in dried mushroom samples. This study aimed to investigate the endogenous synthesis of nicotine. The experiment grew Agaricus bisporus fruiting bodies in a representative and controlled setup. The results showed that storage and processing did not initiate any endogenous nicotine biosynthesis, indicating the possibility of exogenous contamination as the source of nicotine in mushrooms.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Saideh Fallah-Joshaqani, Nasser Hamdami, Javad Keramat
Summary: The study found that freezing button mushrooms under high voltage electrostatic field can reduce ice crystal size, drip loss, and improve texture, but has no significant effects on color parameters and electrolyte leakages. The best results were achieved at an electric field intensity of 3.2 x 10(5) V/m.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ga-Hee Ban, Jin-Hee Kim, Sun Ae Kim, Min Suk Rhee, Song Yi Choi, In Jun Hwang, Se-Ri Kim
Summary: This study investigates the microbial community during button mushroom cultivation and reveals potential points of microbial contamination throughout the production process. The results highlight the importance of hygienic practices during the harvesting phase to ensure product safety.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Frank Lake, Leo S. van Overbeek, Johan J. P. Baars, Jeroen Koomen, Tjakko Abee, Heidy M. W. den Besten
Summary: Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogen, was isolated from food and food processing environments. This study characterized L. monocytogenes strains from frozen sliced mushroom production and processing environments. The strains showed diversity in PCR serogroups and were genotyped by whole genome sequencing. The presence of pathogenic islands and antibiotic susceptibility were observed, emphasizing the importance of hygienic measures in controlling L. monocytogenes in the production chain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhuochen Wang, Mengru Li, Jundi Fan, Yuting Bao, Qi Chen
Summary: The cultivation substrate significantly affects the yield and quality of edible mushrooms. Tea extraction residue (TER) could be used as a substrates for button mushroom cultivation. Adding 20% TER to the substrate enhanced the growth of the mushrooms and increased the content of amino acids and flavor compounds.
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Miroslaw Mleczek, Anna Budka, Marek Siwulski, Sylwia Budzynaka, Pavel Kalac, Zbigniew Karolewski, Marta Lisiak, Natalia Kuczynska-Kippen, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nadiia Kasianchuk, Piotr Rzymski, Lukasz Kaczmarek
Summary: Tardigrades are microinvertebrates with extreme tolerance to environmental stressors. Some molecules involved in their extremotolerance have been identified, offering potential opportunities in biomedical and pharmacological development.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miroslaw Mleczek, Anna Budka, Monika Gasecka, Sylwia Budzynska, Kinga Drzewiecka, Zuzanna Magdziak, Pawel Rutkowski, Piotr Golinski, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different metal concentrations in the cultivation medium on the biomass, plant development, and element uptake of Acer platanoides L. seedlings, and analyze the impact on the distribution and content of Ca, K, Mg, and Na in plant parts with phenols analysis. The results showed that the mixture of two metals resulted in lower leaf biomass but higher major elements content. Leaves cultivated in Pb-5 + Zn-1, Pb-1 + Zn-1, and Pb-1 + Zn-5 experimental systems exhibited specific browning of their edges. The presence and concentration of other elements in the soil also played a significant role in modulating element uptake, total phenolic content, and plant development.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Piotr Rzymski, Piotr Klimaszyk, Nadiia Kasianchuk, Paulina Jakubiak, Jedrzej Proch, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
Summary: This study experimentally investigates the chemistry of water mixed with different levels of perchlorate in Martian regolith simulant. The presence of perchlorate does not significantly affect the general patterns of water chemistry parameters. The results provide important insights into the physicochemical conditions of modern liquid water on Mars and its potential implications for biological life and resource utilization.
Article
Archaeology
Magdalena Zborowska, Leszek Babinski, Anna Budka, Wlodzimierz Pradzynski, Przemyslaw Niedzielski, Miroslaw Mleczek
Summary: The contents of 40 elements were analyzed in archaeological and contemporary wood samples of pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and oak (Quercus robur L.) after 10 years of deposition in two different environments (lake bottom sediment vs. wet peat) at a Lusatian culture archaeological site in Biskupin, Poland. The elemental contents were also determined in the soil where the wood samples were deposited. The results showed that lake bottom deposits had higher element contents compared to wet peat. It was also found that Q. robur (both modern and archaeological) contained more minerals than P. sylvestris. The concentration of chemical elements, regardless of deposition conditions, wood species, and degradation degree, was too low to affect the degradation process of the Lusatian culture remains in Biskupin.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Przemyslaw Niedzielski, Malgorzata Szostek, Anna Budka, Sylwia Budzynska, Marek Siwulski, Jedrzej Proch, Pavel Kalac, Miroslaw Mleczek
Summary: The efficiency of mineral element accumulation in mushrooms is significantly influenced by mushroom species, with species belonging to the Lactarius genus containing higher amounts of major elements compared to species in the Russula genus. The results also suggest that specific species within each genus have significantly higher element content, indicating the essential role of both mushroom species and genera in modulating element accumulation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Halina Falfushynska, Nadiia Kasianchuk, Eduard Siemens, Eliana Henao, Piotr Rzymski
Summary: Global warming and human-induced eutrophication have led to the presence of various cyanotoxins in aquatic environments, which pose a threat to aquatic biota and human health. This paper reviews the occurrence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity of the most studied cyanotoxins in the aquatic environment, namely microcystins, nodularins, cylindrospermopsin, anatoxins, and saxitoxins, especially in fish. The complex effects of cyanotoxins on fish include primary toxicity signs, oxidative stress, mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum dysfunction, as well as immunomodulatory, inflammatory, and endocrine responses. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of cyanotoxins on fish and to establish effective monitoring and management strategies.
Review
Virology
Piotr Rzymski, Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska, Tomasz Dzieciatkowski, Willis Gwenzi, Andrzej Fal
Summary: mRNA vaccines are life-saving interventions and have shown promise in providing protection against various viruses. There are ongoing technological challenges in developing the mRNA platform, as well as potential for manufacturing in low-income countries. The continued research and interest in mRNA technology may overcome existing challenges and expand the portfolio of authorized vaccines, opening up new pathways against infections with no current immunization methods.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aleksandra Orlowska, Jedrzej Proch, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
Summary: This paper presents the optimization and application of a new hyphenated procedure for iron ionic speciation, which combines high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a short cation-exchange column coupled to high resolution inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP hrOES). Fe(III) and Fe(II) species were effectively separated on the column using a mobile phase containing pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (PDCA). The method was validated using the standard addition method and applied successfully to analyze iron speciation in sediments, soils, and archaeological pottery.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Willis Gwenzi, Jerikias Marumure, Zakio Makuvara, Tinoziva T. Simbanegavi, Emma Laureane Njomou-Ngounou, Esther Laurentine Nya, Korbinian Kaetzl, Chicgoua Noubactep, Piotr Rzymski
Summary: Pit latrines are widely promoted for sanitation improvement, but their pollution and health risks are often neglected. This review presents the paradox that pit latrines are both considered a sanitation technology to safeguard human health and pollution and health risk hotspots. Evidence shows that pit latrines serve as catch-all receptacles for hazardous waste disposal, including medical, pesticide, menstrual hygiene, and electronic wastes. Pit latrines receive, harbor, and transmit conventional and emerging contaminants, as well as bacterial and viral pathogens and disease vectors. They also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Contaminants in pit latrines can migrate into surface water and groundwater systems, posing risks to human health. The review discusses mitigation measures and future research directions. The pit latrine paradox aims to stimulate discussion and research for refining the technology to enhance its functionality while mitigating pollution and health risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michal Brzdek, Dorota Zarebska-Michaluk, Piotr Rzymski, Beata Lorenc, Adam Kazek, Magdalena Tudrujek-Zdunek, Justyna Janocha-Litwin, Wlodzimierz Mazur, Dorota Dybowska, Hanna Berak, Anna Parfieniuk-Kowerda, Jakub Klapaczynski, Marek Sitko, Barbara Sobala-Szczygiel, Anna Piekarska, Robert Flisiak
Summary: This study is the first to assess changes in patient characteristics, effectiveness, and safety in HCV-infected cirrhotic population in the IFN-free era. The study found that the profile of patients and treatment regimens changed over time, but the effectiveness remained high.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dominika Sikora, Jedrzej Proch, Przemysllaw Niedzielski, Piotr Rzymski
Summary: Modern food production accounts for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, and edible insects have emerged as a low-carbon source of protein. This study analyzed the nutritional and safety aspects of insect-based food and feed products available in the EU. The results indicate that these products have favorable mineral content with low levels of contaminants, but further research is needed to understand the potential risks.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rheumatology
Piotr Rzymski, Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juliana Souza-Kasprzyk, Lidia Kozak, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of 31 chemical elements in the Billefjord region of Svalbard, Arctic, and found that glacial processes have a significant influence on the elemental composition of soils in the area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)